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The scary part about moose is that they're active at night and their coat blends in with the color of the asphalt. Most people who hit them never see them standing in the road.

"BANGOR, Maine — They’re majestic and awe-inspiring. But as breathtaking and imposing as moose are, they also can be deadly.

With an adult bull moose in its prime weighing as much as 1,600 pounds and standing as tall as 8 or 9 feet, moose pose serious risks to Maine motorists.

Thirty-three people have been killed in car-moose collisions in Maine since 1995, according to crash statistics maintained by the Maine Department of Transportation.

Because of their build — barrel-shaped bodies atop spindly legs — when moose are hit broadside, their legs break and their bodies often fly over hoods and through windshields.

They’re also hard to see, especially at night, because of their blackish fur, which tends to absorb rather than reflect light."

---Bangor Daily News